Duplexes in Phoenix

Finding a duplex for rent can be an ideal compromise between renting an apartment and renting a house. For people who have outgrown apartment living but who aren't yet ready for the expense of a house rental, a duplex can provide the right combination of factors to satisfy both the renter's modest budget and their desire to live in a house.

To find duplexes for rent in Phoenix, AZ, search areas in the city's surrounding neighborhoods and bedroom communities before looking in the more urban areas near downtown. Because some duplexes are remodeled houses, many of them are found in quieter residential areas. This is one of the great appeals of a duplex rental.

• Garage - Instead of trying to park on the street or in a lot like you have to with rental apartments, most duplexes have garages or carports.
• Yard - You're not ready to buy a house and you can't afford to rent a nice condo or townhouse but you can usually get part of a yard when you rent a duplex.
• Fewer Neighbors - In addition to the more peaceful, residential atmosphere, duplexes only share one wall, which means just one set of neighbors to socialize with or tiptoe around.
• Pet Friendly - Because duplexes are more like houses than apartments and often include yard space, they are usually more likely to be pet friendly than apartments.
• Quiet - With fewer neighbors and a less busy area, duplexes can offer a peaceful living situation without the stress of maintaining the property yourself.
• Various Layouts - Duplexes come in a few different configurations, some with more than two apartments. Most are split side-by-side, however some are split into upper and lower level apartments, meaning you have no shared walls but still only pay apartment-comparable rent!
• More Storage - Because of the house-like design and garage space, a duplex can offer much more storage space than an apartment.
• Quicker Repairs - Because there are fewer tenants and less property to maintain, repairs can be taken care of more quickly than in a large apartment complex.